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Elise Broach

    September 20, 1963

    Elise Broach is a celebrated author whose work primarily delves into children's literature. Through her narratives, she frequently explores themes of mystery and discovery, crafting engaging worlds for young readers. Her style is characterized by a skillful blend of suspense with the deeper emotional lives of her characters. Broach's writing offers readers not only entertainment but also thoughtful insights.

    The Miniature World of Marvin & James
    When Dinosaurs Came with Everything
    Marvin & James Save the Day and Elaine Helps!
    Revenge of Superstition Mountain
    Trouble at School for Marvin & James
    Wet Dog!
    • 2022

      A musically gifted bird, a piano-playing boy, and a real-life mystery involving three artistic geniuses.

      Duet
    • 2020

      Book 4 in the Masterpiece Adventures chapter book series featuring Marvin the beetle and his best friend, James. James’s father, Karl, and Christina, his friend from the museum, are getting married! James is the ring bearer and he is excited but also nervous. He loves Christina yet he is worried about losing his dad to a different family and a different life. And what if, at the wedding, James drops the ring? His beetle best friend Marvin promises to help him, but Marvin ends up with an even more critical job when something goes wrong. Will the whole wedding be ruined? Not if Marvin and James and Elaine can help it. This young chapter book for emergent readers captures the miniature world and friendship of Marvin the beetle and James. Complete with charming illustrations on every page by Kelly Murphy. Christy Ottaviano Books

      Marvin & James Save the Day and Elaine Helps!
    • 2019

      Bedtime for Little Bulldozer

      • 40 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      Little Bulldozer struggles to fall asleep in this sweet and clever bedtime picture book by a New York Times bestselling author.

      Bedtime for Little Bulldozer
    • 2018

      Dr. Seuss's What Pet Should I Get? meets Peter Brown's Children Make Terrible Pets in this warm hearted picture book by a New York Times bestselling author.

      My Pet Wants a Pet
    • 2018

      The Wolf Keepers

      • 368 pages
      • 13 hours of reading
      3.8(20)Add rating

      A middle grade mystery adventure set on the grounds of a zoo and Yosemite National Park from New York Times bestselling author Elise Broach.

      The Wolf Keepers
    • 2018

      Trouble at School for Marvin & James

      • 112 pages
      • 4 hours of reading
      4.3(10)Add rating

      In the new Masterpiece Adventure Trouble at School for Marvin & James, the third in a series for younger readers from bestselling author Elise Broach, Marvin the beetle is off to school with James for the very first time! Everything runs smoothly on this big adventure until the bell rings after lunch and Marvin gets separated from James. In fact, he gets accidentally thrown away! Will Marvin make it back home to his family? How will James find him? This young chapter book for emergent readers captures the miniature world of Marvin the Beetle and his special friend James in stunning two color illustrations that accompany the text. A Christy Ottaviano Book Books in the Masterpiece Adventure series: The Miniature World of Marvin & James James to the Rescue Trouble at School for Marvin & James

      Trouble at School for Marvin & James
    • 2017
    • 2015

      The Miniature World of Marvin & James

      • 128 pages
      • 5 hours of reading
      4.0(37)Add rating

      In this Masterpiece Adventure, the first in a companion series for younger readers from bestselling author Elise Broach, James is going on vacation for a week. His best friend, Marvin the beetle, has to stay at home. Without James to keep him company, Marvin has to play with his annoying cousin, Elaine. Marvin and Elaine quickly find themselves getting into all sorts of trouble―even getting trapped inside a pencil sharpener! Marvin misses James and starts to worry about their friendship. Will James still be Marvin's friend when he gets home or will James have found a new best friend?The Miniature World of Marvin and James by Elise Broach, with illustrations by Kelly Murphy, is the first in a series of chapter books set in the world of the acclaimed middle-grade novel Masterpiece.A Christy Ottaviano Book

      The Miniature World of Marvin & James
    • 2015

      In the third and final book in this action-packed trilogy, the Barker brothers and their good friend Delilah secretly climb up to Superstition Mountain one last time. There are still mysteries to solve—is the creepy librarian really the ghost of Julia Thomas from a century before? What was their uncle Hank's role in discovering the gold mine? Can they still get into the gold mine after the avalanche that nearly crushed them? Does their cat, Josie, have mysterious powers? And, most of all, who is trying to kill them? Elise Broach delivers a page-turning finale to this top-drawer adventure trilogy. A Christy Ottaviano Book

      Revenge of Superstition Mountain
    • 2013

      Barnyard Baby

      • 16 pages
      • 1 hour of reading

      Featuring vibrant illustrations and engaging activities, this interactive board book invites young readers to explore the joys of fall. Created by bestselling authors Elise Broach and Cori Doerrfeld, it combines playful elements with seasonal themes, making it an ideal choice for celebrating autumn with little ones.

      Barnyard Baby